Winning at life takes more than determination and goals… it requires understanding and practicing biblical principles for Management, Focus, and Commitment. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, an aspiring executive, or somewhere in between this series will unpack and simplify proven methods of managing yourself and others, eliminating and controlling distractions, and developing commitment toward yourself and those you serve.
Are you ready? Let’s move life forward together!
⏰Meeting Schedule
Each week, we’ll post a brief video discussion starter, along with a scripture setting your group will examine together.
The schedule will play out something like this…
- 7:00 – Time of fellowship and catching up (Some groups will have snacks in homes or at the church, and some will meet at restaurants and coffee shops) (about 5 minutes)
- 7:05 – Pray together for the group meeting (about 5 minutes)
- 7:10 – Share feedback about the previous week’s discussion (about 5 minutes)
- 7:15 – Watch discussion starter video (About 3 to 5 minutes long)
- 7:20 – Read scripture selection (about 10 minutes)
- 7:30 – As a group, retell the scripture passage in your own words, working together to build the story and fill in gaps. (about 5 minutes)
- 7:35 – Discuss together how the topic and scripture setting applies to your life personally, and to the mission and direction of the church. The discussion handout will have some tweetable statements to
use use as discussion points. (About 25 to 30 minutes) - End – At the end of the group, you’ll get the scripture passages for the next group meeting.
📋 Ground Rules
Here are some ground rules that will help each group session be fulfilling and rewarding for everyone…
- No one person should speak for more than about two minutes at a time. This gives
opportunity for everyone to share. - And on that note, everyone should attempt to participate in the discussion! While it’s not always possible, this should be the rule
not the exception. - Absolutely no “hyperlinking”. This means no referring to another Bible study, preacher or author, sermon, verse, or text.
Discussion should simply be based on the video, scripture passage, and personal experiences around those. This allows the scripture to speak for itself, God to breathe through it, and everyone to be on equal footing. - The only teacher in the room is the Holy Spirit. That being said, your group leader is the authority and facilitator to keep the discussion
on-track and in-line with our church’s doctrine. Please respect and allow them to enforce these guidelines to ensure a great group experience!
Discussion Guides
Successful Life – Discussion 11
Society Focus Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn from...
Successful Life – Discussion 10
Family Focus Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn from it?...
Successful Life – Discussion 9
Spiritual Focus Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn from...
Successful Life – Discussion 8
Commitment to Society Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn...
Successful Life – Discussion 7
Commitment to Family and Self Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did...
Successful Life – Discussion 6
Commitment to God Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn...
Successful Life – Discussion 5
How to Manage Your Team Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you...
Successful Life – Discussion 4
How to Manage Your Peers Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you...
Successful Life – Discussion 3
How to Manage Your Boss Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you...
Successful Life – Discussion 2
How to Manage Yourself Pray Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group. Review Each week you'll spend some time reviewing the previous week's lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you...